How to Draw Cartoon Monsters
Learning how to draw cartoon monsters is a really great way to improve your drawing skills. They come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes, so there's really no end to the different ways that you can draw them.
Growing up, Halloween was always one of my favorite times of year (and still is today!). Sure the candy's great, but it's the monsters associated with the holiday that I think are what make it especially cool.
Monsters like vampires, werewolves, skeletons, witches, Frankenstein, ghosts, zombies... the list goes on and on.
Because of all these cool creatures, it was always quite inspiring with respect to drawing.
Much like with drawing dragons, you have a lot of creative drawing freedom when it comes to monsters. What I mean is that there's no one "right" way to draw them. Mix, match, or come up with something totally unique altogether!
Below is a growing list of different cartoon monster drawing lessons. Most will probably be more familiar to you (like the types you see and read about in movies and books), but keep your eyes open as I plan on coming up with some completely new monsters as well.
Some food for thought... use the lessons here to inspire you to come up with some weird and wonderful cartoon monsters of your own.
Have fun with your monstrous creations!
Where the Wild Things AreIn this lesson - draw one of the creatures from the famous children's book - Where the Wild Things Are.
Monstrous Little CreatureAbout a circle - learn how to draw a simple monster... the possibilities are endless.
Draw a Furi from the Moshi MonstersLearn to draw a really simple (and cute!) cartoon monster -- a Furi from the Moshi Monsters!
Draw a 'Bed Sheet' Cartoon GhostTap into your Sixth Sense... 'drawing sense' that is! In this lesson, draw a very simple cartoon ghost.
Scary Demon DrawingsLearn how to create simple yet scary looking demon drawings, similar to Diablo and the Balrog from LOTRs!
Cartoon Drawing of a SkullThe skull is one of the ultimate symbols of fright! Here, create a spooky cartoon skull of your own!
Eye of the BeholderBeauty is in the eye of the beholder. With this creature though - the phrase doesn't hold much weight! :-)
The King of All MonstersIn this monster-focused lesson, learn to draw Godzilla --- the KING of all monsters!!
Classic Sea MonsterLearn how to draw a simple - classic looking - sea monster. Get creative... make yours unique!
Flying Purple People EaterLearn how to draw a monster with one eye, one horn and that YES - loves to eat purple people!!
Possessed Cartoon MummyBack from the dead, this cartoon mummy is bandaged, possessed!, and awaits to be drawn by you!
Sneaky Cartoon DevilLearn how to draw a sneaky cartoon devil with a small body, a big head, and holding a pitchfork.
Humanoid Cartoon AliensThink outside the box and create something truly out of this world! Draw your own eerie little cartoon aliens.
Flying Spaghetti MonsterLearn how to draw the Flying Spaghetti Monster! 'The'? Well - that depends on your interpretation of how it looks.
Giant ScorpionLearn how to draw a giant black scorpion. To make it look bigger - draw a small soldier or person - standing in front.
Cartoon MonsterDraw this crazy-looking monster - based on what looks to be... a plant? Have fun with this one!
Indestructible Cartoon ZombieReanimate the dead in yet another monstrous drawing lesson. Learn how to draw an indestructible zombie!
Grim Reaper DrawingsLearn how to draw one of the most infamous villains of them all... create your own grim reaper drawings!
Old School Vampire DrawingsHere, create your very own 'old school' cartoon vampire drawings. Follow along, customizing as you progress.
Seven-Headed Cartoon HydraIt's the monster that never seems to die... loses one head - and grows another! This hydra's got seven heads.
Create Cool Werewolf DrawingsSome people think that on a full moon, werewolves dwell. Put your imagination to the test and draw one!
Cloverfield Monster Movie Drawing LessonLearn how to draw the 'Cloverfield Monster' from J.J. Abrahms' hit monster movie... Cloverfield!
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
